lost for words

Значение

so surprised or moved that you cannot speak

Так поражённый, что не может говорить.

Примеры

1. 1When they surprised me with a party, I was completely lost for words.
2. 2For once, my chatty little brother was lost for words when he saw the snow.
3. 3Maria was lost for words when her students gave her a card they had all signed.
4. 4The choir sang so beautifully at the concert that we were all lost for words.
5. 5Were you lost for words when Aisha told you she was moving to Canada?

Грамматика

Употребляется после be: I was lost for words. words всегда во множественном числе.